scholarly journals Combating Stigmatization and Social Discrimination Phenomena Arising from Covid-19 Pandemic Health Responses in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41
Author(s):  
Babatunde M Lawal ◽  
Obani Lateefat Adeola
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Social Discrimination ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Media ◽  
Theoretical Paper ◽  
The Government ◽  
Privacy And Confidentiality

Purpose: This paper attempted to x-ray the incidence of COVID-19 global pandemic and the resulting unfortunate stigmatization and social discrimination experiences which people with the pandemic are going through. The paper as a as a theoretical paper examined the effects of the instances of stigmatization arising from fear, misinformation, lack of adequate information and the corresponding social tension. Some of the discriminatory behaviours that accompany such fear, as they damage not only the socio-cultural fabric in the long-run, but also compromise present efforts to contain the disease were discussed.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design.Findings: from the paper revealed that everyone is capable of helping to stop stigma related to COVID-19 through assisting oneself and others to cope with the stress associated with the pandemic in order to make the community stronger.  Attempt was therefore made to highlight some strategies that could be considered and explored by different stakeholders such as the government, media, community, the individuals and research institutes towards mitigating the effects of stigmatization and social discrimination created by the global pandemic called COVID-19. It concluded that we all have a responsibility to help correct the misconceptions through policy shift and interventions that can promote less chances of stigmatization in case of any pandemic.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Members of any community experiencing COVID-19 cases must be ready to maintain privacy and confidentiality of people with such cases so that they will not be unnecessarily exposed to instances of stigmatization and discrimination. Timely public health interventions capable of addressing cultural impact and the risk of stigmatization along with proper screening, treatment and follow up will reduce any anticipated spike in the spread and resultantly bring down the chances of stigmatization and discrimination. Health workers would need to be more conscious of the names of diseases and using of words and phrases such as “epidemic”, “the epicenter of the disease”. The media personnel equally need to be cautious about the images that are shared by making sure that they do not reinforce stereotypes. They must be very careful in their choices of awareness materials. Scholars would need to be encouraged to get involved in action researches that can promote the development of vaccines and drugs that can help reduce the menace of COVID-19 which is currently characterized by deaths and numerous instances of stigmatization and discrimination

THE IMPACT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR PERFOMANCE IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-57
Author(s):  
John Githii Kimani ◽  
Dr. George Ruigu Ruigu
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Trade Openness ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
The Government ◽  
Parsimonious Model ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of research and development investment/expenditure on the agricultural sector performance in Kenya.Methodology: The study took the peoples impact assessment direction. The data for this study was collected from various government agencies such as KARI, ASTI, Kenya Agricultural Sector Data compendium website, FAOSTAT, World Bank among others. Co-integration and error correction modeling methods were used in analyzing the data for this study.Results: Co-integration results for both the parsimonious and non-parsimonious model indicated that that there is a long-run relationship among the variables in the agriculture performance in Kenya. Further, findings in this study indicated that the variables under study were insignificant determinants of the long run Total Factor Productivity of the agricultural sector.  Meanwhile, Trade openness was the only significant determinant of the short run agricultural Total Factor Productivity.Unique Contribution to Policy and Practice: This study recommends the institutionalization of policies aimed at ensuring interaction between the various stakeholders in the agricultural sectors. This interaction will ensure that resources are better allocated to reduce duplication of research and dissemination activities. In addition, greater collaboration among the stakeholders will promote and strengthen the connection between research, policy and the application of research findings. The study further advocates that the government should follow a trade liberazation oriented approach to the agricultural sector as opposed to a trade tightening approach.

scholarly journals DESCRIPTION OF MIDWIFERY STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT 1000 HARI PERTAMA KEHIDUPAN (HPK) BASED ON MEDIA INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES KUNINGAN 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-108
Author(s):  
Evi Soviyati ◽  
Toto Sutarto Gani Utari ◽  
Tri Hardini
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
The Media ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The first 1000 days of life or 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK) is a period starting from the beginning of pregnancy until the baby is 2 years old. Knowledge of 1000 HPK is very important for midwifery students as a benchmark for health workers in serving clients in the future. About 6 in 10 students still do not understand and know about the First 1000 Days of Life. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of knowledge of midwifery students about the first 1000 days of life based on media sources at the Kuningan College of Health in 2020. Descriptive research method with observational design, population of midwifery students of level II as many as 40 people, using a total sampling technique. Direct data collection (primary data) using a questionnaire. Data analysis using univariate analysis. The results showed that most midwifery students level II had less knowledge of 20 respondents (50%), most of the media sources for obtaining information about HPK were mostly audio-visual 32 (80%), and the level of knowledge of midwifery students level II about 1000 HPK based on media sources. as many as 17 (42.5%) had less knowledge. It is recommended that level II midwifery students get information about 1000 HPK not only through the media but can seek information from various sources, for the Midwifery Study Program to be used as evaluation material, as input for developing an additional curriculum related to 1000 HPK in the Midwifery Care course so that it can increase student knowledge.

Level of Anxiety and Community Behavior in Preventing the Covid-19 Pandemic in East Java

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 049-054
Author(s):  
Eka Nur So’emah ◽  
Emyk Windartik ◽  
Ima Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Community Behavior ◽  
Prevention Behavior ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Corona virus-19 (COVID) has been declared a global pandemic. The increase in cases of covid-19 can be prevented by disease prevention behavior in accordance with the protocol that has been established by the government. However, there are still many people who heed the protocol. This condition has an impact on people's anxiety, coupled with the presence of information that continues to be rolled out on social media and mass media about the development of covid-19. Anxiety is increasing with the stigma of the community about covid-19 patients. The purpose of this study was to analyze the level of anxiety and behavior of the community in preventing COVID-19 disease in East Java. The design of the study was descriptive survey. The sample in this study was people in East Java with the sampling techniques by accidental sampling techniques. The data collection used questionnaires using GAD-7. scale and behavior questionnaire according to DIRJEN control and prevention of covid-19 March 2020. The analysis of descriptive statistical test data that was percentile / percentage. The results showed that most people in East Java experience minimal anxiety and positive behavior. Minimal anxiety occured because most respondents are highly educated and already know about Covid-19, this will help solve psychological problems including anxiety. The efforts of health workers are also very much needed to always assist the community in adhering to health protocols by providing sustainable health education.

HOSPITALITAS KRISTEN DAN TANTANGANNYA DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19

Harmoni ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-84
Author(s):  
Daniel Fajar Panuntun ◽  
Eunike Paramita
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Ethical Decisions ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Government ◽  
Global World

ABSTRACT The global world at the end of 2019 was shocked by a pandemic caused by the Corona Virus. Corona Virus Disease 2019 raises global concerns about the rapid and deadly spread. Indonesia has also been affected by the Covid-19 case and dated March 19, 2020 there have been 309 positive cases and still counting. The government promotes social distancing policies to reduce publicity in order to minimize the development of Covid-19. Indonesian people are responding to this recommendation, but there are some who do panic buying, persecution of health workers who have the possibility of exposure to Covid-19  and other cases that show the loss of hopitality of Indonesian citizens. This paper aims to formulate an ethical model of Christian hopitality in the midst of the Covid-19  Pandemic. This study uses a qualitative approach to theological research and social descriptive research. The results of this study consist of three main points, namely: first, Christianity must not lose empathy as an attitude of Christian hopitality in every lifetime. Second, the attitude of hopitalitas must look at the context ethically, namely the context of the distribution of Covid-19. Third, Christian hopitality has risks and impacts in the form of its implementation amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Key Words: Ethical Decisions, Hospitality, Christianity, covid-19.

scholarly journals Insanity and Immigration Control in New Zealand and Australia, 1860-1930.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Balint
Keyword(s):  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Immigration Control ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government ◽  
Prejudice And Discrimination

Roughly fifteen percent of the world’s total population is believed to live with some form of disability. The proportion in refugee and migrant populations is undoubtedly higher, exacerbated by their exposure to high risk, violence and uncertainty. People who have disabilities are also among those most prone to poverty, social marginalisation, prejudice and discrimination. Yet despite various mechanisms introduced by the international community to protect people with disabilities, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2007), the stigma and barriers refugee and migrants face in gaining entry or asylum prevails. These barriers are practical as well as political: legislation introduced in Australia, for example, has fortified the ability of government to deport people who are non-citizens, under a policy of removal that has done away with legal processes. The policy gained some negative attention in the media in the early years of this century, when controversies surrounded the deportation of mentally ill Australian citizens Cornelia Rau and Vivian Alvarez Solon by mistake. But despite these brief moments of outrage, the government has continued to deport families and individuals it considers will impose “excessive cost” on the public purse in the long run.

scholarly journals FAITH BASED GROUPS ROLE IN CONFLICT SOLUTION IN NAIROBI SLUMS

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Cassan Kimani
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Conflict Solution ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The general objective of the study was to determine faith based group’s role in conflict solution in Nairobi slums.Methodology: The study adopted a desktop descriptive research design.Results: Based on the findings the study concluded that form and causes of conflicts that faith based groups in Nairobi slums faced; social and economic effect of role faith based group’s role in conflict solution and major challenges encountered by faith based groups had a significant effect on conflict resolution in Nairobi slums. Study recommended that future studies can explore the role of individual roles in conflict solution in Nairobi slums.Policy Recommendation: This study provides implications for both policy and practice. Based on the study findings the study recommends that the government and FBOS should increase cooperation’s in their quest to foster peace in the society.

scholarly journals Health Disparities in COVID-19: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 197-197
Author(s):  
Chivon Mingo ◽  
Ronica Rooks
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Rapid Transmission ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The rapid transmission of COVID-19 has resulted in more than 100 million confirmed cases in over 200 countries and continues to have wide-community spread. Consistently, it has been reported that older adults are at a greater risk for requiring hospitalization or dying from the virus compared to younger adults and children. In fact, compared to those age 18-29, age 65-74 are five times more likely to be hospitalized and 90 times more likely to experience death. The risk increases exponentially with age. Individuals 85 and older are 13 times more likely to require hospitalization and 630 times more likely to die from the disease. The physical health-age correlation has permeated the media and many discussions concerning the pandemic. However, fewer discussions have centered on the interaction of age and social variables that further exacerbate COVID-19 related burden or mortality such as race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and limited access to healthcare. Therefore, this symposium will bring direct attention to COVID-19 related health disparities that compromise public health, discuss implications on future research, policy, and practice, and discuss opportunities to reduce the burden and mitigate health inequities. The symposium presenters will specifically address the impact of social support during COVID-19, disparities in the effects of social distancing on health status, the economic impact on health, cognitive decline among low-income older adults navigating a global pandemic, and factors associated with higher rates of hospitalizations among racial/ethnic diverse older adults.

A Woman the Government Feared: Barbara Robb (1912–76)

2018 ◽  
pp. 205-218
Author(s):  
Claire Hilton
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Media ◽  
Service Policy ◽  
The Government

This chapter considers Barbara Robb, who wrote the bestseller, Sans Everything, in 1967. The book described degrading and undignified care provided to elderly patients on the long-stay wards of psychiatric hospitals, such as teasing, hitting, lack of privacy, and stripping of personal possessions including hearing aids, dentures, and spectacles. Sans Everything also contained suggestions to improve care. Barbara mobilized the media in her campaign, which placed significant pressure on the government. Her book and reputation for dealing with complaints led to revelations of other scandals of care, and investigations. She had remarkable strength of character to keep fighting in the face of public humiliation by the Ministry of Health. Ultimately, she made significant contributions to health service policy and practice.

DESAIN GAME EDUKASI ‘ONET WAWASAN NUSANTARA’ (OWA)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Prasetya Adhy Sugara ◽  
Mustika Mustika
Keyword(s):  
National Culture ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Long Run ◽  
National Heritage ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Implementation Stages ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government

National culture is a precious national heritage, so it must be preserved. The government continues to strive to preserve national culture, the introduction of national culture among students by implementing cultural learning curricula in schools. In addition, the government also holds events such as cultural festivals. However, the efforts made still have weaknesses such as Learning through textbooks is also considered boring and less attractive to students. The cultural festival program is only accessible for the surrounding community so creative solutions are needed as a medium for cultural learning in schools and a means to introduce a culture that can be reached by all people. One of the media that can be used is through games. Games that are currently very easy to play and very familiar in the community are onet games. The purpose of this study was to design the game Onet Wawasan Nusantara (OWA). One method that can be used to design a game is Digital Games Based Learning-Instructional Design (DGBL-ID) which consists of analysis, design, development, quality assurance and implementation stages. The method was chosen because it can integrate the cultural learning curriculum into the game, so that the game not only serves as an entertainment facility, but also has an educational element in it. The results of this study are game design that can be the basis for further game development. In the long run, if this game can be implemented and used by the community (Indonesia), it will be a creative solution that supports government efforts to maintain and preserve national culture.Keywords: edugame, national culture, DGBL-ID

scholarly journals Penerapan Pelayanan Asuhan Kebidanan Bayi Balita di Praktik Bidan Mandiri (PMB) pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-206
Author(s):  
Maya Indriati ◽  
Rosita Rosita
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Immunization Services ◽  
Delivery Services ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government ◽  
To Come ◽  
At Home

  COVID-19 has been declared a world pandemic by WHO in 2020. The government has the responsibility to ensure every citizen, including children, to obtain basic health services. At the Posyandu level, 86% of health facilities reported cessation of development and growth monitoring, 55% reported cessation of immunization services and 46% reported cessation of vitamin delivery services, and 46% cessation of antenatal care services. This research used descriptive qualitative research method, by involving 2 midwives in independent midwife (PBM) and 2 parents who have babies and toddlers who got services at the independent midwife (PBM). During this pandemic, independent midwife (PBM) is still providing services as usual and there are no health protocols that must be carried out by service recipients during their visit. The number of visits showed a decrease, due to restrictions on visits for babies who did not have serious problems and needed action. There are factors that become obstacles in implementing services for infants and toddlers during this pandemic such as parental knowledge is lacking, there has been no socialization about services during the pandemic, and parents are afraid to come to the service. Supporting factors for the implementation of services obtained several important themes, including the support of health workers, and the importance of examining babies and toddlers independently at home. It is hoped that parents who have babies and toddlers will continue to monitor the health of their babies and toddlers even at home by looking for various information either from the media or being able to consult with health workers.

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